203 - PRONG | Tommy Victor: Glenn Danzig, Schecter Guitars & Pioneering Groove Metal

Garza sits down in-person with Tommy Victor. Vocalist, guitar player & founder of New York, NY heavy metal band PRONG. Also currently the guitar player for DANZIG. https://prongmusic.com

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00:00 - Black Sabbath & Heavy Music Influence
04:05 - Nearly 40 Years of Prong
05:27 - Catholic School
07:50 - Nearly Becoming an Accountant
12:23 - Working in Radio
14:58 - Driving Cabs & Bike Messenger
16:50 - Working at CBGBs
21:49 - Mean Streets of New York
27:44 - 80s Post Punk/Goth
29:55 - Getting Into Bass
35:57 - Ramones & Downpicking
45:39 - Prong Early Days
53:25 - Pioneering Groove Metal // Bad Brains
56:38 - Riff: Prove Me Wrong
58:02 - Experimenting on Albums
59:49 - Rude Awakening
1:03:37 - Favorite Prong Riffs
1:08:26 - Cleansing vs The Cleansing
1:11:23 - Hooks & Songwriting
1:13:11 - No Lyrics in CD Booklets
1:15:10 - Working w/ Glenn Danzig
1:25:50 - Dealing w/ Business
1:34:31 - Almost Quitting Music
1:56:45 - Staying on Top & Inspiration
2:04:28 - Tommy’s Parents’ Feelings on Prong
2:07:48 - Running & Exercise
2:10:18 - Guitar rundown: Schecter Devil-FR
2:14:03 - Guitar Swap
2:17:55 - Floyd Rose Tremolo
2:20:03 - New Rush Drummer